ship chief officer

Government of Canada - Western; Squamish; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Squamish is seeking candidates to command and operate vessels for transporting passengers and cargo. The role requires supervising deck crews, ensuring passenger safety, and navigating various waterways. Qualifications include a college diploma and relevant certifications. The position is full-time with no remote work options, and offers staff accommodation and travel expenses paid by the employer.

Benefits

On-site housing options

On-site recreation and activities

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Credentials including Transport Canada Security Awareness Training and Watchkeeping Mate Certificate with Command Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo.
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews.
• Ensure safety and comfort of passengers.
• Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps, and charts.
• Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo.
• Maintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipment.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location

Responsibilities Tasks

• Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews
• Ensure safety and comfort of passengers
• Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts
• Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo
• Maintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipment
• Control, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterways
• Enforce regulations in Canadian waters
• Record vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's log
• Board vessels at berth or from pilot boats to advise ships' captains on the course to steer for safe passage into and out of ports, seaways or other waterways under pilotage authority

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
• Transport Canada passenger safety management (PSM) course
• Watchkeeping Mate Certificate with Command Endorsement
• Marine Advanced First Aid
• Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program

Experience and specialization Vessel experience

• Passenger ship

Additional information Security and safety

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Transportation provided by employer